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We get a lot of questions in the clinic about ice vs heat when it comes to injuries.  Most people have heard that they should use one or the other, but aren’t sure which is best for what injury, when it should be applied, for how long, and most importantly, what the heck does it [...]

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I was fortunate to recently have had the opportunity to spend some time in Ethiopia among some of the best runners in the world.  Ethiopia is thought to be one of the oldest locations of human existence known to scientists and also a country that many of us associate with their running prowess.  After living with [...]

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“My daughter/son has flat feet and I am concerned and would like to get it checked out.  Maybe they need orthotics?” This is a statement and question we hear often at SoleFit from concerned parents.  Certainly a sensible question, especially in modern society where prevention is often percieved as such a valuable strategy.  So how does a parent know when to [...]

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The popularity of compression clothing is hard to avoid in the current sport clothing market.  Eye catching colours and designs are displayed on the walls of most sports stores. Professional athletes on TV, at the Olympics or in your favourite magazine are donning them.  Why the surge in popularity?  Thus far, anecdotal experience, published articles, [...]

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To run effectively is to move our bodies forward fluidly, with as little stress on the body as possible and without wasting energy unnecessarily.  This combination will challenge the majority of us and can make the skill of running difficult to master.  Consequently, this can cause us to overuse certain muscle groups that do more than their [...]

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SoleFit Orthotics was excited to partner up with Good Guys Tri in April to produce the videos and articles below on strengthening the feet and lower legs .  SoleFit Pedorthist Neil Rosenthal demonstrates 7 Basic / 4 Advanced foot and lower leg strengthening exercises to compliment the minimalist approach and/or simply to strengthen the feet of runners and the [...]

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Metatarsalgia is a general medical term that refers to virtually any condition that affects the forefoot.  It is a common term that is written on many prescriptions we see in the clinic, but it requires further testing to determine what the actual injury is.  The most common forms of metatarsalgia we see are:  Mortons neuroma, [...]

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